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When you study Chinese medicine, you'll discover a life of both passion and purpose. You’ll find a place where professional achievement meets personal fulfillment. Through the art of healing, you'll transform both the lives of your patients and your own.

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AOMA is a leader in acupuncture and Chinese medical education, healthcare, and policy-making. Students at AOMA benefit directly from the school's strong reputation. The institution offers rigorous masters- and doctoral-level curricula, internationally renowned faculty, study abroad opportunities, demonstrated student success, and a supportive community in a dynamic city.

The rigorous and comprehensive curriculum and focus on integrative healthcare sets AOMA apart from other schools of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). AOMA was the first stand-alone, single-purpose school of Chinese medicine to achieve regional accreditation. This achievement is a testament to the quality of the school and its programs.

Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (MAcOM)

At AOMA, the study of integrative medicine draws on the 2,000-year history of Chinese medicine which views the mind, body, and spirit as a single interrelated system. The Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program provides a foundation for students' development into compassionate, effective practitioners who embody the spirit of this ancient and integrative medical practice. Each of the core components within AOMA's rigorous and comprehensive curriculum promotes mastery of an essential element of Chinese medicine.

Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM)

AOMA has one of the most exciting and innovative DAOM programs in the country. The modular format with a week-long intensive twice per quarter is designed for you to sustain your success and continue building your practice while developing your research and clinical skills in our program.

At AOMA, you will develop skills in pain management and learn how to address the accompanying psychosocial concerns. The leadership and critical thinking skills that you will acquire and develop over the course of this program will add depth to your practice, thereby providing a substantive foundation for the improved healthcare and transformative experience you will then be able to offer your patients.

Non-degree Seeking

Designed to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of Chinese medicine, this series enables students to gain a more in-depth understanding of the basic concepts, theories, and methods that underlie the practices of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine while not enrolled in the graduate degree program.

The herbs-only track is for students who have already completed a degree at an ACAOM accredited school of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, but need additional instruction in Chinese herbal medicine to complete requirements for state licensure and the NCCAOM board exam in Chinese herbal medicine.

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